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I love this arrangement from Holly of Sweet Pea in Ann Arbor, Michigan! If you like it too, then be sure to check the blog next Tuesday and read our interview with Holly! Related posts:Fleur FridayFleur FridayHolly Chapple talks about Pinterest

Located one hour north of Seattle in the Skagit Valley is a woman living her dream life. Erin Benzakein and her family moved there 4 years ago to start Floret Flower Farm & design studio. Floret specializes in growing unique, uncommon and old fashioned flower varieties gathered from around the world. Seasonal blooms are available [...]

There are many so many possibilities and combination for bridal bouquets today. There are an abundance of colors and textures available to florist in the current market. This has not always been the case. In fact have you ever wondered why bride’s carry a bouquet of flowers at all? Well I was thinking about it [...]

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brown fuzzy tails, great for fall arrangements

Stevens & Son Wholesale Florist is located in Arvada, Colorado & is one of our favorite places to shop for flowers – they grow a lot of the flowers they wholesale. Chuck and I visited Stevens & Son Wholesale to check out what they are growing right now, here’s a sampling: For more information please [...]

Amato’s Wholesale Floral Design Show

31 Aug posted by Alicia

Hope you enjoyed yesterday’s re-cap of the Floral EXPO, today I have quite a few photos of gorgeous flowers we viewed at the Amato’s Wholesale Floral Design Show:

The following flowers are from Sun Valley Floral Group (you may remember that I toured their Arcata operations last March, amazing operation)

Quite a few photos of flowers so far, tomorrow I’ll share even more flower photos from Amato’s – highlighting flowers from Elite Flower growers & the supply department.

Here are two more fun photos from the show:

two of my BFFs - Bonnie & Eric. Love their tiaras!

Bella Bouquets on display at the open house

The Orchids of Keukenhof Gardens, #1

Thought Du Jour

Amato's Wholesale Floral Design Show, cont.

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Amato’s Wholesale Floral Design Show